Commuters in danger: S1 closure between Freising and Munich!

Commuters in danger: S1 closure between Freising and Munich!

In the coming weeks there will be significant restrictions on the S-Bahn lines in Munich and the surrounding area, which are particularly important for commuters and travelers. Deutsche Bahn has announced that it will completely close the main route for maintenance work from Friday, October 17th, 10:20 p.m. to Monday, October 20th, 4:40 a.m. The S1, which runs between Freising and Munich and during this time only operates between Freising/airport and the main train station, but without a stop in Moosach, and every 20 to 40 minutes, is particularly affected [Merkur].

The maintenance weekend is seen as one of the biggest problems for commuters. This means that the S-Bahn tracks around Ostbahnhof will come to a complete stop, and the S8, which serves the airport connections, will continue to serve Ostbahnhof. For the other affected lines, especially the S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6, there are changes to the timetable that should not be underestimated. Settings affecting the connection on the outer branches are also expected, with the S2 running every half hour in the west between Petershausen and Heimeranplatz and in the east between Riem and Erding, as Deutsche Bahn notes.

Fall break and further closures

In addition, a further closure of the tracks between Pasing and Donnersbergerbrücke is planned during the autumn holidays, from Friday, October 31st, 10:20 p.m. to Monday, November 10th, 4:40 a.m. This closure is used for work on the new station project, the Sendlinger Spange, which is designed as a bypass to the existing main line. During this time, the S1 will again be limited to the route between Freising/Flughafen and Moosach, as Süddeutsche reports.

Replacement transport will be provided by bus routes during this time. Buses are used for the airport lines, such as the S1 from Neufahrn and the S8 from Ismaning. This will be a challenge for S-Bahn users as they have to adapt to the changed timetable and new mobility. There will also be a replacement bus every 10 minutes between Pasing and the main train station to provide commuters with the best possible support. In addition, the MVG bus line 130 will be set up as a connection from Pasing to Westendstrasse.

While Deutsche Bahn continues the construction work and some restrictions are still to be expected after the autumn holidays until the beginning of December, it remains important for commuters to regularly find out about the current timetables and replacement connections. Information steles at stops and QR codes on the way to alternative transport should help you keep an overview.

In order to improve the mobility offering in Munich, Deutsche Bahn has shown a good knack for necessary maintenance work, but commuters still have to expect inconveniences. It's worth planning in advance and checking travel times if necessary to avoid falling into the trap of unexpected waiting times.